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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Ambrose University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 2,330 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Saint Ambrose University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at St. Ambrose University than Freed Hardeman University ($34,290.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than St. Ambrose University ($18,556 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 50.8% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($7,950 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 46.8% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($25,476 vs. $17,349)
St. Ambrose University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 51 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose University or Freed-Hardeman University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Freed-Hardeman University and St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Freed Hardeman University (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,700)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $236 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/